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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.33, 980.30 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.33, 980.30 and 489.38 is: 675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.33 : 980.30 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.33/980.30 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.33x = 980.30 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.33x = 479,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,736.77/710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.37

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